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Niga Family History

Niga Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Niwa, Higa, Nida, Nigam, Niva, Nigg, Nigh, Noga, Nigl, Biga

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Where is the Niga family from?

You can see how Niga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niga family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Niga's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Niga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Niga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Niga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Niga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Niga. For the veterans among your Niga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Niga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Niga in 1970 was 79, and 78 in 1998.

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